Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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